Prosecution rests in stiletto killing case

Updated 11:44 pm, Friday, April 4, 2014

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Prosecutor John Jordan holds up a pair of bloody jeans as Houston Police senior officer Chris Duncan testifies during the trial against Ana Lilia Trujillo Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Houston. Trujillo, 45, is charged with murder, accused of killing her 59-year-old boyfriend, Alf Stefan Andersson with the heel of a stiletto shoe, at his Museum District high-rise condominium in June 2013. less

Prosecutor John Jordan holds up a pair of bloody jeans as Houston Police senior officer Chris Duncan testifies during the trial against Ana Lilia Trujillo Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Houston. Trujillo, 45, is ... more

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Ana Lilia Trujillo's shoes are entered into evidence during her trial Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Houston. Trujillo, 45, is charged with murder, accused of killing her 59-year-old boyfriend, Alf Stefan Andersson, at his Museum District high-rise condominium in June 2013. (Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

Prosecutor John Jordan shows the bloody shoe to the jury during the trial against Ana Lilia Trujillo on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Houston. Trujillo, 45, is charged with murder, accused of killing her 59-year-old boyfriend, Alf Stefan Andersson, at his Museum District high-rise condominium in June 2013. (Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Prosecutor John Jordan shows the bloody shoe to the jury during the trial against Ana Lilia Trujillo on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Houston. Trujillo, 45, is charged with murder, accused of killing her ... more

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Ana Lilia Trujillo reacts to hearing the 911 call during her trial Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Houston. Trujillo, 45, is charged with murder, accused of killing her 59-year-old boyfriend, Alf Stefan Andersson with the heel of a stiletto shoe, at his Museum District high-rise condominium in June 2013. less

Ana Lilia Trujillo reacts to hearing the 911 call during her trial Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Houston. Trujillo, 45, is charged with murder, accused of killing her 59-year-old boyfriend, Alf Stefan Andersson ... more

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Ana Lilia Trujillo react as she hears the 911 call being played during her trial Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Houston. Trujillo, 45, is charged with murder, accused of killing her 59-year-old boyfriend, Alf Stefan Andersson, at his Museum District high-rise condominium in June 2013. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Ana Lilia Trujillo react as she hears the 911 call being played during her trial Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Houston. Trujillo, 45, is charged with murder, accused of killing her 59-year-old boyfriend, Alf ... more

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Ana Lilia Trujillo walks into the courtroom for her trial Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Houston. Trujillo, 45, is charged with murder, accused of killing her 59-year-old boyfriend, Alf Stefan Andersson, at his Museum District high-rise condominium in June 2013. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Ana Lilia Trujillo walks into the courtroom for her trial Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Houston. Trujillo, 45, is charged with murder, accused of killing her 59-year-old boyfriend, Alf Stefan Andersson, at his ... more

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Ana Lilia Trujillo, left, sits in the courtroom before opening arguments in her trial Monday,March 31, 2014, in Houston. Trujillo, 45, is charged with murder, accused of killing her 59-year-old boyfriend, Alf Stefan Andersson, at his Museum District high-rise condominium in June 2013. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Ana Lilia Trujillo, left, sits in the courtroom before opening arguments in her trial Monday,March 31, 2014, in Houston. Trujillo, 45, is charged with murder, accused of killing her 59-year-old boyfriend, Alf ... more

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Defense attorney Jack Carroll questions Houston Police senior officer Christopher Duncan, crime scene investigator, during the trial against Ana Lilia Trujillo Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Houston. Trujillo, 45, is charged with murder, accused of killing her 59-year-old boyfriend, Alf Stefan Andersson with the heel of a stiletto shoe, at his Museum District high-rise condominium in June 2013. less

Houston police officer Ernest Aguilera, left, looks at an apartment diagram with prosecutor John Jordan during the trial against Ana Lilia Trujillo Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Houston. Trujillo, 45, is charged with murder, accused of killing her 59-year-old boyfriend, Alf Stefan Andersson with the heel of a stiletto shoe, at his Museum District high-rise condominium in June 2013. less

Houston police officer Ernest Aguilera, left, looks at an apartment diagram with prosecutor John Jordan during the trial against Ana Lilia Trujillo Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Houston. Trujillo, 45, is charged ... more

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Prosecutor John Jordan holds up a pair of bloody jeans as Houston Police senior officer Chris Duncan, left, testifies during the trial against Ana Lilia Trujillo Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Houston. Trujillo, 45, is charged with murder, accused of killing her 59-year-old boyfriend, Alf Stefan Andersson with the heel of a stiletto shoe, at his Museum District high-rise condominium in June 2013. less

Prosecutor John Jordan holds up a pair of bloody jeans as Houston Police senior officer Chris Duncan, left, testifies during the trial against Ana Lilia Trujillo Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Houston. Trujillo, ... more

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A pair of stiletto heels, entered into evidence, are on display at the prosecutors' table as Houston Police senior officer Chris Duncan testifies during the trial against Ana Lilia Trujillo Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Houston. Trujillo, 45, is charged with murder, accused of killing her 59-year-old boyfriend, Alf Stefan Andersson with the heel of a stiletto shoe, at his Museum District high-rise condominium in June 2013. less

A pair of stiletto heels, entered into evidence, are on display at the prosecutors' table as Houston Police senior officer Chris Duncan testifies during the trial against Ana Lilia Trujillo Tuesday, April 1, ... more

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Houston police officer Ernest Aguilera, left, examines a stiletto shoe entered into evidence by prosecutor John Jordan, right, during the trial against Ana Lilia Trujillo Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Houston. Trujillo, 45, is charged with murder, accused of killing her 59-year-old boyfriend, Alf Stefan Andersson with the heel of a stiletto shoe, at his Museum District high-rise condominium in June 2013. (AP Photo/Houston Chronicle, Brett Coomer) MANDATORY CREDIT less

Houston police officer Ernest Aguilera, left, examines a stiletto shoe entered into evidence by prosecutor John Jordan, right, during the trial against Ana Lilia Trujillo Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Houston. ... more

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Defense attorney Jack Carroll questions Houston Police senior officer Christopher Duncan, crime scene investigator, during the trial against Ana Lilia Trujillo Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Houston. Trujillo, 45, is charged with murder, accused of killing her 59-year-old boyfriend, Alf Stefan Andersson with the heel of a stiletto shoe, at his Museum District high-rise condominium in June 2013. less

Houston police officer Ernest Aguilera examines a stiletto shoe entered into evidence during the trial against Ana Lilia Trujillo Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Houston. Trujillo, 45, is charged with murder, accused of killing her 59-year-old boyfriend, Alf Stefan Andersson with the heel of a stiletto shoe, at his Museum District high-rise condominium in June 2013. (AP Photo/Houston Chronicle, Brett Coomer) MANDATORY CREDIT less

Houston police officer Ernest Aguilera examines a stiletto shoe entered into evidence during the trial against Ana Lilia Trujillo Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Houston. Trujillo, 45, is charged with murder, ... more

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Ana Lilia Trujillo, left, listens to opening arguments during her trial Monday, March 31, 2014, in Houston. Trujillo, 45, is charged with murder, accused of killing her 59-year-old boyfriend, Alf Stefan Andersson, at his Museum District high-rise condominium in June 2013. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Ana Lilia Trujillo, left, listens to opening arguments during her trial Monday, March 31, 2014, in Houston. Trujillo, 45, is charged with murder, accused of killing her 59-year-old boyfriend, Alf Stefan ... more

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Ana Lilia Trujillo stands with her attorney, Jack Carroll, in court for her trial Monday, March 31, 2014, in Houston. Trujillo, 45, is charged with murder, accused of killing her 59-year-old boyfriend, Alf Stefan Andersson, at his Museum District high-rise condominium in June 2013. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Ana Lilia Trujillo stands with her attorney, Jack Carroll, in court for her trial Monday, March 31, 2014, in Houston. Trujillo, 45, is charged with murder, accused of killing her 59-year-old boyfriend, Alf ... more

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Ana Lilia Trujillo sits in court for her trial Monday, March 31, 2014, in Houston. Trujillo, 45, is charged with murder, accused of killing her 59-year-old boyfriend, Alf Stefan Andersson, at his Museum District high-rise condominium in June 2013. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Ana Lilia Trujillo sits in court for her trial Monday, March 31, 2014, in Houston. Trujillo, 45, is charged with murder, accused of killing her 59-year-old boyfriend, Alf Stefan Andersson, at his Museum ... more

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Annika Lindqvist sits in the witness stand as she give testimony in the trial against Ana Lilia Trujillo on Monday,March 31, 2014, in Houston. Trujillo, 45, is charged with murder, accused of killing her 59-year-old boyfriend, Alf Stefan Andersson, at his Museum District high-rise condominium in June 2013. less

Annika Lindqvist sits in the witness stand as she give testimony in the trial against Ana Lilia Trujillo on Monday,March 31, 2014, in Houston. Trujillo, 45, is charged with murder, accused of killing her ... more

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Ana Lilia Trujillo, left, sits in the courtroom before opening arguments in her trial Monday,March 31, 2014, in Houston. Trujillo, 45, is charged with murder, accused of killing her 59-year-old boyfriend, Alf Stefan Andersson, at his Museum District high-rise condominium in June 2013. less

Ana Lilia Trujillo, left, sits in the courtroom before opening arguments in her trial Monday,March 31, 2014, in Houston. Trujillo, 45, is charged with murder, accused of killing her 59-year-old boyfriend, Alf ... more

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Ana Lilia Trujillo, left, sits in the courtroom before opening arguments in her trial Monday,March 31, 2014, in Houston. Trujillo, 45, is charged with murder, accused of killing her 59-year-old boyfriend, Alf Stefan Andersson, at his Museum District high-rise condominium in June 2013. less

Ana Lilia Trujillo, left, sits in the courtroom before opening arguments in her trial Monday,March 31, 2014, in Houston. Trujillo, 45, is charged with murder, accused of killing her 59-year-old boyfriend, Alf ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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Prosecutor Sarah Mickelson give her opening argument in the trial against Ana Lilia Trujillo Monday,March 31, 2014, in Houston. Trujillo, 45, is charged with murder, accused of killing her 59-year-old boyfriend, Alf Stefan Andersson, at his Museum District high-rise condominium in June 2013. less

Prosecutor Sarah Mickelson give her opening argument in the trial against Ana Lilia Trujillo Monday,March 31, 2014, in Houston. Trujillo, 45, is charged with murder, accused of killing her 59-year-old ... more

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Ana Lilia Trujillo, 45, charged with murder, accused of killing her 59-year-old boyfriend, Alf Stefan Andersson, sits in the 338th State District Court during jury selection of her trial Friday, March 28, 2014, in Houston. less

Ana Lilia Trujillo, 45, charged with murder, accused of killing her 59-year-old boyfriend, Alf Stefan Andersson, sits in the 338th State District Court during jury selection of her trial Friday, March 28, 2014, ... more

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More than 60 prospective jurors will answer questions in state District Judge Brock Thomas' court as part of the daylong process to find a 12-member jury.

More than 60 prospective jurors will answer questions in state District Judge Brock Thomas' court as part of the daylong process to find a 12-member jury.

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"There is a history of abuse and battered spouse syndrome, this is pure self defense," said Jack Carroll, Trujillo's attorney. "She didn't go nuts or anything that night. She did what she had to do to defend herself."

"There is a history of abuse and battered spouse syndrome, this is pure self defense," said Jack Carroll, Trujillo's attorney. "She didn't go nuts or anything that night. She did what she had to do to defend

Ana Lilia Trujillo, 45, arrives for court Friday with her attorney, Jack Carroll, for jury selection in her murder trial in the killing of 59-year-old boyfriend Alf Stefan Andersson with a stiletto high heel shoe.

Ana Lilia Trujillo, 45, arrives for court Friday with her attorney, Jack Carroll, for jury selection in her murder trial in the killing of 59-year-old boyfriend Alf Stefan Andersson with a stiletto high heel

It looks like a fashionable platform pump, cobalt blue, with a 5-inch heel. It is hard to imagine it as a deadly weapon.

An X-ray of the sole and connected stiletto heel, both made of steel, shown to jurors Friday reveals something that looks sinister and dangerous.

Inside, the women's size 9 looks more like an ice hammer with a thin, crooked handle.

That image is what jurors were left with Friday after a detective and a medical examiner bolstered Harris County prosecutors' accusation that Ana Trujillo, 45, killed her 59-year-old boyfriend.

"I'll stipulate to the heel causing the wounds," defense attorney Jack Carroll said after seeing photo after photo of the punctures that bloodied Alf Stefan Andersson's face and scalp.

Carroll has maintained that Trujillo was defending herself during a domestic assault with the only weapon she could get her hands on.

Prosecutors have said Trujillo was the aggressor in a fight that erupted in the early morning hours of June 9 after the couple came home to Andersson's luxury condominium near Hermann Park. Investigators have said the professor and woman's health researcher was hit and stabbed in the face at least 25 times.

Trujillo has been on trial since Monday in state District Judge Brock Thomas' court. If convicted of murder, she faces a maximum sentence of life in prison.

Before prosecutors rested Friday, they showed jurors that the couple rang up a $120 tab at the museum district bar 5150 the night Andersson was killed.

A receipt from the bar showed they had six shots of Don Julio Silver tequila, four drinks with Absolut vodka and a $25 bottle that was not identified.

After being home more than an hour, Trujillo called 911 asking for an ambulance.

Trujillo's attorneys have argued that the couple had a violent drunken fight that began with Andersson throwing his girlfriend over a couch. Three tufts of Andersson's hair were found on the couch, evidence her attorneys say corroborates Trujillo's version of events.

Prosecutor John Jordan said Andersson may have been lying on his right side trying to defend himself as Trujillo beat the left side of his head and face.

"The victim was using his right hand and left arm to defend himself," said Jennifer Ross, an assistant medical examiner with the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. Ross demonstrated by putting her right hand and left forearm in front of her face as she described defensive wounds found on Andersson's body.

Trujillo was not injured when police arrived but complained of bruises after being arrested.

The defense will continue calling witnesses next week. Jurors could hear closing arguments and begin deliberating as early as Monday.